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Controller replacement workflow - AFF A70 and AFF A90

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Replace the controller in your AFF A70 or AFF A90 storage system by shutting down the impaired controller, removing and replacing the controller, restoring the system configuration, and returning control of storage resources to the replacement controller.

OneReview the requirements to replace the controller

Review the controller replacement requirements, including system compatibility, required tools, ONTAP credentials, and component functionality verification.

TwoShut down the impaired controller

Shut down or take over the impaired controller so that the healthy controller continues to serve data from the impaired controller storage.

ThreeReplace the controller

Remove the impaired controller, move the FRU components to the replacement controller module, and install the replacement controller module in the enclosure.

FourRestore and verify the system configuration

Verify the low-level system configuration of the replacement controller and reconfigure system settings as necessary.

FiveRecable and give back the controller

Recable the controller and transfer the ownership of storage resources back to the replacement controller.

SixComplete controller replacement

Verify the LIFs, check cluster health, and return the failed part to NetApp.